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The Minnesota Project - Clean Energy Program Manager
Honeywell -- Golden Valley, MN
Full Spectrum Solar - Solar Energy Installers/Interns, Madison, WI
Full Spectrum Solar-Program Assistant/Bookkeeper Assistant
Wisconsin Dept of Commerce --Grants Specialist Advanced, Madison, WI
The Minnesota Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to sustainable development, connecting people with programs and policy to build strong local economies, vibrant communities and a healthy environment. Our programs are focused on clean renewable energy and energy efficiency; farm practice and policy that promote profitable farms that respect the natural resources; and the production and consumption of healthy, local, whole foods.
The Minnesota Project is seeking a candidate to manage our energy program and to work with our agriculture program to develop new initiatives, maintain community energy projects, provide a voice in State and Federal policy work, and to attend and develop meetings and conferences. The ideal candidate would have expertise in at least one clean energy area, a clear understanding of state energy issues, and experience or interest in Federal energy and farm policy.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Manage the energy program, which requires general knowledge of clean energy and at least one area of expertise such as energy efficiency, biomass, biogas digesters, wind or solar, etc.
Supervise and evaluate energy staff and interns.
Paticipate in the fundraising and grant writing for the organization and energy programs.
Work with leadership team and reports to the Executive Director.
Create and manage program budgets in cooperation with the Director of Finance and Operations.
Help to provide vision, evaluation and development of goals an directions for the energy program.
Work collaboratively with the leadership team to ensure program integration among agriculture, energy and food initiatives.
Assist the total organization as needed in other major projects that require full staff assistance.
Experience and Qualification Requirements
Minimum of a Bachelors Degree (Masters degree or equivalent experience preferred)plus 4-6 years relevant work experience. Knowledge and understanding of energy and agriculture issues required; proven track record of successful fund raising and development-related experience preferred; and connection to Minnesota's energy and agriculture community preferred. The candidate should also have supervisory experience; successful collaboration, networking and relationship-building skills; the ability manage multiple projects; excellent verbal and written communication skills an public speaking experience; and the desire to work in an open and friendly work environment. Some travel may be required.
Salary:Competitive salary commensurate with experience and available funds.
How to apply: Applications will be accepted until August 29, 2008. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received. Start date would be October 1 or sooner. Pleas send resume and cover letter to: Rebecca Baumann, Executive Director, The Minnesota Project, 1885 University Ave. W Suite 315, St. Paul, MN 55104, or email both. No telephone calls please.
Honeywell is a $30 billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers world wide by providing technologies for buildings, homes and industry. Honeywell Building Solutions (HBS) installs and services the systems that help keep buildings and facilities safe, secure, comfortable and cost-efficient.
The Technology Consultant position is responsible for assisting Renewable Energy sales of the Honeywell Business Solutions product portfolio t institutional colleges and universities, health care facilities, municipal, county, and state government; and federal government facilities.
Primary responsibilities include:
Support Account Executives
Understanding and assessing customers' business objectives
Assisting the local project delivery teams to develop the quotation, ensuring the technical requirements can be met, while ensuring minimum compliance bidding
Working with the local project delivery teams to design, select vendors, and implement solutions through the construction process
Serving as the primary resource for communications with the sales force on new product developments in the HBS renewable portfolio
Roll out of new products
Understand competitive solutions and develop counter-solutions.
Ability to travel up to 75%
Qualifications
Minimum Associates degree or 3 years of direct Energy Services/Performance Contracting Sales
Minimum 5 years of solution based sales experience
Demonstrated group presentation skills
Energy management/retrofit background preferred
Related industry experience preferred in local government, school or public sector.
If you are a dynamic, successful, driven professional, Honeywell is the company that will further your experience and career growth. We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including full Medical/Dental, 401K, Pension, Tuition reimbursement.
mail resume with cover letter to Attn:Sondra Santos, Honeywell Staffing Team, 925 North Point Parkway, Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA 30005
Full Spectrum Solar
Location Madison, WI and vicinity. Some projects may require overnight stays within a few hours of Madison (food and lodging per diem provided).
DescriptionFull Spectrum Solar, a leading Wisconsin design/build solar contractor, is currently seeking several Photovoltaic (PV) Installation Technicians for the fall.
Qualifications Ideal position for a hands-on, mechanically inclinded person with a basic knowledge of electricity. Previous solar construction or electrical experience would be a plus. Some of the work is physically demanding. Solar modules are individually carried and positioned repeatedly on roofs. You will need to be comfortable working on roofs and ladders. A valid driver's license and transportation to job sites is desirable, but not required.
Hours Work will typically be 30-40 hours per week with flexibility regarding time off. We offer paid time off and optional health and dental insurance.
To Apply send resume and cover letter with dates of availability:
Attn: Burke O'Neal
Full Spectrum Solar
100 S. Baldwin St #101
Madison, WI 53703
Fax 608-284-9495
burke@fullspectrumsolar.com
FullSpectrumSolar
Full Spectrum Solar.
Description Full Spectrum Solar, a leading Wisconsin design/build solar contractor, is currently seeking a part time Program Assistant for a small office.
Primary Responsibilities
Answering, screening and returning phone calls and taking messages.
Screening, routing and returning emails and postal mail.
Entering payments and checks into Quickbooks.
Tracking invoice and payment dates.
Paperwork filing and general office organization.
Ordering general purpose and individual employee office supplies.
Qualifications
Administrative experience preferred.
Word, Excel, and Quickbooks experience preferred.
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent communications skills
Exposure to plumbing, HVAC or solar energy businesses a plus.
Hours will start at 10-20 hours per week with flexibility regarding time off. There is a possibility of this expanding to 30-40 hours per week depending on the employee's abilities.
To Apply send resume and cover letter to.
Attn: Burke O'Neal
Full Spectrum Solar
100 S. Baldwin St #101
Madison, WI 53703
Fax 608-284-9495
burke
Wisconsin Department of Commerce; Division of Business Development; Bureau of Business Finance & Compliance; Madison. Take advantage of the numerous benefits of State employment: vacation days, holidays, sick leave, health insurance, life insurance, income continuation, Wisconsin Retirement System, Deferred Compensation, flex schedules etc.
Seeking a dynamic individual with strong interpersonal skills with a background in a renewable energy field. The successful candidate will implement the Governor's $150 million Wisconsin Energy Independence Fund Initiative.
Start between $43,764 and $48024 per year depending on qualifications. This classification is in salary schedule/range 07-03. This classification is included in the Professional Fiscal and Staff Services Bargaining Unit. A six-month probationary period is required.
Job Duties Design and implement statewide economic development programs, with specific focus on the Wisconsin Energy Independence Fund (WEIF) renewable energy grand and loan program. Provide assistance to a variety of audiences in understanding the WEIF award process and procedures. This will require an understanding of the renewable energy industry, grant and loan concepts, and economic development objectives. Coordinate and manage deadlines, processes and procedures of multiple funding cycles. Coordinate logistics, develop & implement workshops including PowerPoint presentations. Database development activities will include analyzing data, querying, and customized reporting.
Special Note The Department of Commerce conducts criminal background checks prior to all hires. Some travel will be required. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver's license, or the ability to provide one's own transportation for work assignments is required.
Knowledge & Skills Ability to provide leadership on energy-based economic development programs; commercial lending experience preferred; ability to organize, implement and communicate complex programs and ideas; effective coordination, organizational & tracking skills; ability to multi-task and problem solve; effective training/presentation skills; effective human relations; written and oral communications skills, knowledge of computer & database programs (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Oracle, PowerPoint) and the ability to create generate reports from these programs; database development & querying.
Apply with Application for State Employment form (OSER-MRS-38), current detailed resume, and a narrative limited to four (4) pages describing your education, training and experience including your role in the following areas: 1)program coordination; 2)financial/credit analysis-Commercial Lending; 3) provision of technical assistance/workshops including topic, method of presentation (i.e. PowerPoint), audience & frequency; and 4) computer/database management including database development, analyzing data, querying, & customized reporting. This narrative is considered the examination and will be used to determine your eligibility for this vacancy.
Send application materials to: Judy Arzt; Department of Commerce; Bureau of Human Resources: 201 West Washington Avenue, 6th Floor; PO Box 7970; Madison, WI 53707-7970.
email
JudyArzt
fax 608-266-0182 / Phone 608-266-9647
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